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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    The Kavanaugh hearing showed how little has changed since Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas
    Politics

    Republicans on the committee tried to change the optics, but don’t be fooled.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Christine Ford’s high school yearbooks reportedly reference drinking and sex. That’s irrelevant.Christine Ford’s high school yearbooks reportedly reference drinking and sex. That’s irrelevant.
    Politics

    Republicans might try to use the yearbooks to discredit her, but they have no bearing on whether she was sexually assaulted.

    By Anna North
    Kavanaugh’s hearing is a test of how much we care about sexual assault
    Politics

    The #MeToo movement exposed the myths around assault. What happens with Brett Kavanaugh will show if anything has really changed.

    By Constance Grady and Anna North
    Politics
    The two Brett KavanaughsThe two Brett Kavanaughs
    Politics

    Brett Kavanaugh tells one story about himself. New allegations — and his high school yearbook — tell another.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Why Brett Kavanaugh’s yearbook page mattersWhy Brett Kavanaugh’s yearbook page matters
    Politics

    The “Renate Alumni” jokes reveal so much about American misogyny.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    In 1991, Virginia Thomas defended her husband. Now Brett Kavanaugh’s wife is doing the same.In 1991, Virginia Thomas defended her husband. Now Brett Kavanaugh’s wife is doing the same.
    Politics

    Ashley Estes Kavanaugh’s appearance with her husband Monday night shows what #MeToo and 27 years have — and haven’t — changed.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Kavanaugh’s Fox News interview, explained in 5 phrasesKavanaugh’s Fox News interview, explained in 5 phrases
    Politics

    “I’ve never sexually assaulted anyone in high school or otherwise,” the Supreme Court nominee told Fox’s Martha MacCallum.

    By Anna North and Li Zhou
    What the rise of men’s makeup means for masculinity
    Money

    As cosmetics for men become more mainstream, they could give men more opportunities for self-expression — and more pressure to live up to unrealistic beauty standards.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Another woman has accused Kavanaugh of misconduct. Here’s why that matters so much.Another woman has accused Kavanaugh of misconduct. Here’s why that matters so much.
    Politics

    Even in the #MeToo era, lone accusers struggle to be believed. Christine Blasey Ford isn’t alone anymore.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    This deleted Facebook post shows why the FBI should investigate the Kavanaugh allegationThis deleted Facebook post shows why the FBI should investigate the Kavanaugh allegation
    Politics

    In the absence of an official investigation, people are coming forward with information — and misinformation — on social media.

    By Anna North